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Center Squares

Most chessplayers know that control of the center squares on the chessboard is often a prerequisite to winning the game.  It is one of the classical ideas behind the opening phase of the game.

This collection of short articles, written for the novice to intermediate player, will provide you with the knowledge you need to take control of your own games.  Together they can form the foundation of a solid, self-directed course of study for those wanting to improve.  Taken individually, each is an interesting and informative essay on the particular subject covered.

We hope you find these articles useful as you work to improve your understanding of this game we all love.  Please send us your comments and suggestions, including ideas for future articles: submissions@Chessville.com.

King vs King, Bishop, and Rook Pawn

Légall's Mate

Perpetual Check

Smothered Mate

Breaking Pins

The Lucena Position
          Part 1 - The Winning Method
          Part 2 - When the Pawn Is On the a- or h-file
            Part 3 - Achieving the Lucena Position

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To check or not to check?

Improving Your Calculation Technique!

Practical Rook Endgames

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